1 By the sea of crystal saints in glory stand,
myriads in number, drawn from every land.
Robed in white apparel, washed in Jesus' blood,
they now reign in heaven with the Lamb of God.
2 Out of tribulation, death, and Satan's hand,
they have been translated at the Lord's command.
In their hands they're holding palms of victory.
Hark! the jubilant chorus shouts triumphantly:
3 "Unto God Almighty, sitting on the throne,
and the Lamb, victorious, be the praise alone."
God has wrought salvation; he did wondrous things.
Who shall not extol thee, holy King of kings!
| Text information — copy | |
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| First Line: | By the sea of crystal |
| Title: | By the Sea of Crystal |
| Author: | William Kuipers (1933; Mod.) |
| Meter: | 6.5.6.5.D. |
| Scripture: | Revelation 4:6; Revelation 5:8-14; Revelation 7:9-17; Revelation 15:2-4 |
| Topic: | The Way of Salvation | The Resurrection and Everlasting Life; Christ | Lamb of God; Christians | Triumph of; Church | Triumph of; Heaven | Redeemed in; Satan; Saints in Heaven |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information — copy | |
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| Tune name: | CRYSTAL |
| Composer: | John Vanderhoven (1933) |
| Meter: | 6.5.6.5.D. |
| Key: | G Major |